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Courtesy
Definitions
- 1 Given or done as a polite gesture. not-comparable
"We paid a courtesy visit to the new neighbors."
- 2 Supplied free of charge. not-comparable
"The event planners offered courtesy tickets for the reporters."
- 1 Polite behavior. uncountable
"Please extend them the courtesy of your presence."
- 2 a courteous or respectful or considerate act wordnet
- 3 A polite gesture or remark, especially as opposed to an obligation or standard practice. countable
"I offered them a ride simply as a courtesy."
- 4 a courteous manner wordnet
- 5 Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence. uncountable
"They call this pond a lake by courtesy only."
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- 6 a courteous or respectful or considerate remark wordnet
- 7 Willingness or generosity in providing something needed. uncountable
"They received free advertising through the courtesy of the local newspaper."
- 8 A curtsey. countable, dated, uncountable
"The lady drops a courtesy in token of obedience, and the ceremony proceeds as usual."
- 9 The life interest that the surviving husband has in the real or heritable estate of his wife. countable, uncountable
- 1 Alternative form of curtsey. alt-of, alternative
Etymology
From Middle English curteisie, curtesie, from Anglo-Norman curtesie, from Old French curteisie, cortoisie. Equivalent to courteous + -y (abstract noun suffix).
From Middle English curteisie, curtesie, from Anglo-Norman curtesie, from Old French curteisie, cortoisie. Equivalent to courteous + -y (abstract noun suffix).
From Middle English curteisie, curtesie, from Anglo-Norman curtesie, from Old French curteisie, cortoisie. Equivalent to courteous + -y (abstract noun suffix).
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